Royal College Manchester students celebrated their graduation in classic style – arriving at their prom in classic cars

Our 16 students attended their leavers' prom at the Hilton Hotel at Manchester Airport.

Lizzie McGahey, from Seashell Trust which runs RCM, said: “The students dressed to impress. Bentley provided a Rolls-Royce and a Bentley and we also hired a limousine and a party bus so all of the students arrived in style.

“It was a fabulous evening celebrating all of the students' achievements during their time at the Seashell Trust.

A 200km cycle ride in commemoration of the Battle of the Somme centenary has raised over £5,000 for charity.

Engineering recruitment business Morson International team of 21 cyclists, including its CEO Ged Mason, cycled a 200km route will following the Battle of the Somme frontline during the year which marks its centenary.

The team visiting a number of memorials and graveyards in the area to pay their respects during the ride, including the Canadian Memorial at Vimy Ridge pictured.

Plans to create a new, state-of-the-art school and campus for children and young people with special needs have taken a step forward this week.

Seashell Trust has this week released a series of images of what the new £45 million school and extensive campus development on Stanley Road, Cheadle Hulme, could look like.

Chief Executive and School Principal Mark Geraghty described the scheme: “We are very excited about the plans for the new school and today we are proud to release these fantastic images of what the school could look like as part of the new scheme.

He accepted the honour at a glittering ceremony in front of his parents, sister Laura, and support staff from Seashell Trust and his home care team. Sadly his other very proud sister Charlotte was unable to attend due to work commitments.